ABSTRACT Crowdsourcing contests are vital for organizational problem-solving and decision-making. Continued participation in these contests ensures platform success, yet environment- and organization-specific factors are underexplored. This study addresses this gap by examining how team ties, organization exposure, and experience with the organization impact sustained participation in crowdsourcing contests. An empirical study of 9,596 individuals across 138 Kaggle.com contests reveals these factors significantly influence ongoing participation. To foster collaboration and long-term engagement, platforms should highlight information about sponsoring organizations. These findings enhance understanding of leveraging environment- and organization-specific factors for sustained crowdsourcing success.